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  1. 2022 Top Ten Events
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    Durham is home to world-class events, discover Durham’s most unmissable for 2022.
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    Enjoy a packed summer of fun in Durham with events to enthral and excite the whole family.
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    Seaham Food Festival will be making a welcomed return to the Durham Coast on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August 2022.
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      International acts will bring Durham to life in Summer 2022 with Durham Brass Festival.

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      Seaham Food Festival will be making a welcome return to the Durham coast on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August 2022.

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    • 5Bat Night with Durham Wildlife Trust
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    • 8152nd Weardale Show 2022
    • 9Durham Classic Car Show
    • 10Learning Library Sensory Pops
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    • 12Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Pride and Prejudice
    • 13Journey in Colour - School Holiday Activities - Vibrant
    • 14Queen by Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
    • 15Blooming Summer Forest School
    • 16Full Moon Fire Circle at Dalton Moor Farm
    • 17Open Air Theatre - Awful Auntie at Raby Castle
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    Welcome to your guide to what's on in Durham.

    From theatre and music, to exhibitions, festivals and sporting events, Durham is home to many world-class events.

    Every week you’ll find something new to enjoy. Whether it’s a food festival getting your taste buds tingling, music or dance getting your toes tapping, drama putting you on the edge of your seat, an exhibition that opens your eyes, a heritage event bringing the past to life or a festival that lets you get back to nature – you’re certain to have an eventful time in Durham.

    Find out what’s not to be missed on your visit to Durham with our list of unmissable events.

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    Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns this weekend! Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April 2022

  5. 22 things to look forward to in Durham 2022

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    With the new year comes a fresh start, and Durham is ready and raring to go in 2022 with an incredible array of experiences for all to enjoy. 

  6. Discover Durham's Proud Mining Heritage

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    The Durham Miners' Gala returns this July to Durham City but did you know as well as "The Big Meeting" there's lots of ways across the county to celebrate our proud mining heritage.   

  7. Alternative Christmas events (that don’t involve Santa)

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    We’ve chosen six magical activities and events you can enjoy with friends and family this festive season across the county, that don’t involve Santa.  
     

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